Review: Tarte ReCreate Foundation with Wrinkle Rewind

Pros                                                                              Cons                         
-Effective, easily blended                                               -Rated a 5 (Moderate Hazard) on EWG 
-Broad spectrum SPF coverage                                     -Price ($37)
-No parabens, mineral oil, or phthalates                         -non-signer to the Compact for Safe Cosmetics  
-No fragrance
-Recyclable packaging


Conclusion: I'm kind of sad that this product didn't get a good score on the EWG Skin Deep database because I really like the way it looks and feels on my skin, and I generally trust Tarte as a green company. And though this foundation is a bit expensive, a little goes a long way, and the coverage lasts all day, so the bottle will probably last me months! However, when I do run out, I'll probably look for a product that scored better with EWG and that doesn't contain potentially harmful chemicals like Aluminum Starch Octenyl Succinate, Alumina, or Gold.              

Fab Habitat Rugs

These gorgeous rugs are made from recycled plastic and are fairly traded! Fab Habitat is a great eco-decor discovery - plus, their products are very affordable.

images courtesy of FabHabitat.com

Earth Weekend Events!

Sunday is Earth Day, so between now and then there are some fabulous events taking place in the Boston area!

Today: Earth Day on the Greenway, 11am-1pm

Eco Beauty Bar Night at OMBE, 4pm-8pm

Tomorrow:

13th Annual Charles River Cleanup, 9am-12pm

Earth Day Workshop: 10 Steps to Greater, Greener Living at gGreen Design Center, 11am-12pm 

Sunday:

Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo, 10am-3pm

Earth Day Picnic for the Planet at the Frog Pond, 11am-5pm

Race Against Extinction 5k in Brighton, 11am start time

Green Film Fest for Earth Day at Suffolk Law School, 11:30am-6pm

For more information on any of these events see: http://www.bostongreendrinks.com/#!green-around-town

or shoot me an e-mail: BostonGreenBlog@gmail.com

Happy Earth Week!

Fashion & Sustainability Party on Twitter TODAY!

Practically Green and Eileen Fisher are hosting a Fashion & Sustainability Twitter Party today from 12:30 to 1:30. To join, all you have to do is follow @PracticallyGrn and @EILEENFISHER on twitter and use the hashtag #EFCSRChat in all of your tweets. I am excited about this event and will be participating on the handle @BosGreenBlog. See you out there greenies!

"Did you know there’s a story behind each stage of a clothing lifecycle? A lifecycle considers four key stages: raw materials, manufacturing process, use (garment care), and end of life. We’ve invited Practically Green to share some of their insight on the topic of garment lifecycle."

images courtesy of http://blog.practicallygreen.com/2012/04/fashion-sustainability-clothing-consciousness-raising-online-earth-day-event/

Celebrate Earth Day with Picnic For the Planet at the Frog Pond

Get outside with your friends and family to enjoy all that nature brings to our lives.

BOSTON, MA – From the Antarctic to the South Pacific, to right here in Boston, people will celebrate Earth Day with The Nature Conservancy’s second annual Picnic for the Planet. The annual event celebrates the role that nature plays in daily life, by reminding people to stop and take a few minutes to enjoy being outside and sharing a meal with their families and friends.

“From the fish in our rivers and seas, to the forests that keep our air and our drinking water clean, to the vegetables we buy at the local farmers’ market; nature touches our lives every day,” said Alison Bowden, of the Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts.

WHEN: Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Boston Common Frog Pond

For more information, visit www.nature.org/bostonpicnic

DETAILS: We’ll be celebrating, rain or shine, cohosting the family-friendly event with The Skating Club of Boston, at the Boston Common Frog Pond:

• Take the Planet Out to Lunch: The Nature Conservancy will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the largest global picnic from noon to 3 p.m., to the soundtrack of live music courtesy of Radio 92.9. Learn more about nature in Massachusetts, sample great local and natural foods, participate in a nature treasure hunt with your family and enter to win free tickets to Earthfest in May and other door prizes.

• Down:2:Earth:  The Skating Club of Boston which manages the Boston Common Frog Pond, is teaming up with Down:2:Earth to sponsor a D:2:E Green Spot, with local vendors offering information about living green in the city and activities for families from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Picnickers can visit Earth-friendly vendors, including Massachusetts Farmers Markets, Honest Tea, Cow and Crumb, Whole Foods Markets, Flavrz Organic Drink Mix, Hubway, Emmett’s Edibles, and Progressive Asset Management among others. Family-friendly activities – including arts and crafts workshops using recycled materials – will also be part of the day’s entertainment.

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Conservancy and its more than 1 million members have protected nearly 120 million acres worldwide. www.nature.org/mass

The Boston Common Frog Pond is managed through a public-private partnership between The Skating Club of Boston and the Boston Parks Department.  The partnership’s mission is to manage the Frog Pond for the benefit of Bostonians and visitors alike, and to provide recreational activities year-round at a customer-friendly destination in the heart of America’s oldest public park. www.bostonfrogpond.com

Press release courtesy of The Nature Conservancy. 

Earth Day 2012 Pinterest Board

As part of Ecouterre & Hovey Lee's Earth Day Contest, I've created a Pinterest board for Earth Day 2012! Let me know your thoughts and what you think I should add before the big day on Sunday!

Review: Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Natural Moisturizer

Pros                                                                     Cons                             
-Effective!                                                             -Not yet rated on the EWG Skindeep Database
-Fragrance-free, dye-free                                      -Prince ($20 for 2 fl. oz)
-Vegan                                                                 -"Natural Ingredients" is a vague claim
-Recyclable packaging
-98% "natural ingredients"


Conclusion: This product is amazingly effective. Seriously, my skin has never felt smoother! I use it on my face and don't need to worry about breaking out or feeling dry and itchy - it is PERFECT for combination skin. I would definitely buy this product again, except that it is a bit expensive, and its claims are not verified by a third party (i.e. EWG, USDA, Quality Assurance International, etc.). But the ingredient list looks legit, and if I find it at Whole Foods or Sephora, I might just do it!